McFadden prepared for more place-kicking duties

McFadden has been handed a smattering of opportunities to place kick during his Leinster career so far, most notably in 2011/2012 with a haul of 95 RaboDirect PRO12 points

A knee injury - and fly-halves Jimmy Gopperth and Ian Madigan - have stood in his way this season.

And though he is unlikely to be given the nod for the RaboDirect PRO12 final against Glasgow Warriors on May 31, McFadden senses a big opportunity will fall his way in the near future.

"I haven't had many opportunities to kick this year," McFadden told the Irish Times. "Richie Murphy (Leinster skills coach) talked about maybe kicking in one of the games towards the end of the season.

"The injury to my knee was a setback for me to get the opportunity. I practice it every week. I know a day will come where I'll have to step and take a kick in a big game to win it.

"It is just about putting in the work in and knowing that's just around the corner. It is a great string to have in my bow in the Ireland set-up as well. Joe (Schmidt) knows he can have the confidence in me to step up and take a couple."

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